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Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, the capital of the Spanish Levant. Largest port of the Mediterranean. Located on the banks of the partially drained Turia River.
All resorts of the Valencian coast have a well-developed tourist infrastructure: more than 450 hotels have been built, there are water parks, theme parks, many restaurants, bars, clubs and casinos. All the resorts offer tourists great opportunities for sports. More than 30 marine sports stations and waterfront facilities allow swimming, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, spearfishing, etc. There are 18 golf courses, there is a great opportunity for mountain climbing, you can ride bikes and horses, and for sports enthusiasts organized flights on sports planes.

The coastline is 485 km long. By the number of beaches awarded the EU Blue Flag, Valencia is ahead of all other regions of Spain. Beautifully equipped beaches are located along the coast of Valencia.

They are divided into zones:

Costa Asar (Orange Fragrance Coast) in the north, in the province of Castellon de la Plana, where the largest resorts are Peniscola, Alcosebre, Oropesa, Benicasim. Costa Valencia in the province of Valencia, where the largest resorts are Sagunto, Balvarosa, Salera, Perelonet, Cooler, Gagu and Oliva.

Costa Blanca (White Coast) in the south in the province of Alicante. Here are the largest resorts - Denia, Javea, Benidorm, Torrevieja.

Always sunny Valencia is surrounded by pomegranate, orange and lemon groves. A city of joy and light with a rich history and culture. It is in Valencia in the second half of March that the main feast is held - Fallas, celebrated during the week before St. Joseph's Day (March 19). It is a contest of huge papier-mâché sculptures symbolizing the various human vices that burn on the last night of the holiday. Throughout the week there are also fireworks, various competitions, parades, as well as a daily bullfight with the participation of the best matadors.

The architecture of the city impresses with the harmonious blend of high Gothic and super-modern urban planning trends. You should definitely admire the cathedral and the tower of Miguelete, stroll through the Redondo Square with its small bazaars, visit the Valencian Cathedral, the Gate of Serranos, the "Science Center", the Palace of the Palau de la Generality, the Exchange Building, the Museum of Fine Arts and conduct the Carmen Quarter.

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